praise

Etymology

From Middle English praisen, preisen, from Old French proisier, preisier (“to value, prize”), from Late Latin pretiō (“to value, prize”) from pretium (“price, worth, reward”). See prize. Displaced native Old English lof and hering (“praise”) as well as herian (“to praise”).

noun

1. Commendation; favourable representation in words.
   The writer's latest novel received great praise in the media.
   You deserve praise for the hard work you've done recently.
   She gave them some faint praise for their assignments, despite not being totally convinced by the quality.
   dim praise
2. Worship.
   praise of God

verb

1. To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.
   Be sure to praise Bobby for his excellent work at school this week.
   Some of the passengers were heard praising God as the stricken plane landed safely.